The route between the Orkney Islands of Westray and Papa Westray is a subsidized public service obligation. The Orkney Islands Council awards the route, along with several other routes throughout the islands, through a tendering process. The flights began in 1967, establishing the record for the world’s shortest scheduled flights, and they have been continuously operated by Loganair. In 2013, the contract was again awarded to Loganair over two competing bids.
Source Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westray_to_Papa_Westray_flight
Extra: Last year the route celebrated its 1 millionth passenger:
This post was published on 5 October 2017 12:33
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